{"product_id":"the-sky-atlas","title":"The Sky Atlas: The Greatest Maps, Myths, and Discoveries of the Universe","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, ancient aliens, mythological animals, and rampaging spirits. Readers are taken on a tour of star-obsessed cultures around the world, learning about Tibetan sky burials, star-covered Inuit dancing coats, Mongolian astral prophets and Sir William Herschel's 1781 discovery of Uranus, the first planet to be found since antiquity. A gorgeous book that delights stargazers and map lovers alike.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15235,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16777215],\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}'\u003eThis richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, ancient aliens, mythological animals, and rampaging spirits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, ancient aliens, mythological animals, and rampaging spirits. Readers are taken on a tour of star-obsessed cultures around the world, learning about Tibetan sky burials, star-covered Inuit dancing coats, Mongolian astral prophets and Sir William Herschel's 1781 discovery of Uranus, the first planet to be found since antiquity. A gorgeous book that delights stargazers and map lovers alike.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15235,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16777215],\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}'\u003eReaders are taken on a tour of star-obsessed cultures around the world, learning about Tibetan sky burials, star-covered Inuit dancing coats, Mongolian astral prophets and Sir William Herschel's 1781 discovery of Uranus, the first planet to be found since antiquity. A gorgeous book that will delight stargazers and map lovers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut’s spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it’s following the production line of a factory making newspapers or exploring the insides of the Saturn V rocket. Taking you through every stage of each process is Chester the Tester, a character who helps explain how things are made, along with his sidekick Hector the Inspector. Written with humor and fascinating facts to guide you through the illustrations, this book is a glorious way to learn about the world around you. First published 25 years ago, Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections series has been updated for the silver anniversary, bringing delight to a whole new generation of curious young readers.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":31619,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":9,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":179,\"2\":{\"5\":0}}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.nypl.org\/products\/book-stamping\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/shop.nypl.org\/products\/book-stamping\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1558193756111000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNE4SBzn1k3TNa_tCQWi89X-mAVqzQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet your Book Stamped for Free\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Brooke-Hitching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDim:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"10 in H | 7.9 in W | 1.2 in T | 2.1 lb Wt\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6915,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16777215],\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,5526612],\"15\":\"\\\"Open Sans\\\"\"}'\u003e10\" x 7.9\" x 1.2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number: \u003cspan\u003e9781797201184\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44259267444958,"sku":"9781797201184","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5132\/3102\/products\/sky-atlas.jpg?v=1688621041","url":"https:\/\/klevu-trustpilot-demo.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sky-atlas","provider":"Klevu Demo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}